FIVB welcomes 14 major US host destinations

to Volleyball House

December 6, 2025.- The FIVB recently welcomed 14 major USA host destinations to the Volleyball House as part of a historic Sports Events & Tourism Association (Sports ETA) visit to the Olympic Capital of Lausanne.

The visiting delegation included Sports ETA President & CEO John David and representatives from Baltimore, Maryland; Boston, Massachusetts; Cleveland, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan; Las Vegas, Nevada; Miami, Florida; New Orleans, Louisiana; Phoenix, Arizona; Portland, Oregon; Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina; Salt Lake City, Utah; Washington, D.C.; and the State of Florida.

The comprehensive visit began with a tour of the Volleyball House, allowing the Sports ETA delegation to experience firsthand the headquarters of the Global Volleyball Movement.

Following the tour, FIVB President Fabio Azevedo and Secretary General Hugh McCutcheon presented the FIVB Strategic Vision 2032, outlining the organization’s long-term goals and ambitions for global volleyball growth. This was complemented by a detailed presentation from Volleyball World Chief Business Officer Guido Betti on the volleyball hosting ecosystem and future event opportunities, offering valuable insights for the potential host cities in attendance.

In 2027, the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship will head to the USA and Canada for the first time in history. With the Olympic Games LA28 set to be staged a year later, the region is entering an exciting period for the sport.

This historic meeting further strengthens the partnership between the FIVB and leading USA sports destinations, paving the way for future world-class volleyball events across North America.